I lucked out and didn't have to remove the tabs to slide my trim back on. Lined em up and got it on the first try. Also, a friend of mine with a Ridgeline suggested that I get my lock re-keyed. So, I took his suggestion. I got my lock re-keyed to the key inside my keyfob, so I do not need to have extra keys on my ring for the trunk lock. It only ran me $35.00 Cost my friend $50.00 . Very much worth it in either case in my opinion. Great video btw!

Excellent video! You explained it very well and I got it done in about 30 minutes! Thanks!

I followed your video and was able to install a lock on my 2019 Ridgeline. Thank you.

Watched the video and got the job done in no time. Thanks for the video, always helps when you can see the job before you have to do it.

this is definitely the most thorough and clear video I've found thus far, thank you!

The upgraded purple locking connector is supplied and is for replacing the smaller purple connector that is connected to the lever that controls the swing open feature of the tailgate , It is a more durable connector so it doesn't break if someone pulls on the lever for the side release feature when the tailgate is locked.

Just did my locking tailgate and rear door jambs in right over an hours time today. Thanks for the in-depth videos my man!

Perfect instructions. Just successfully installed the handle and bracket to my 2017 RTL-E. Looks great and is now lockable.

Your tip on putting that top trim piece back on by removing the tabs made my day. Thanks so much for that.

Thank you, I was surprised when I opened the box and there were no instructions, made my day easier. Took about an hour.

Thanks for the video. Lock install took 45 minutes with no problems. A long handle needle nose pliers made it easier to restart the 10mm bolts for the handle. Thanks again,

Thanks for the video! I was able to get mine installed in about 30 to 45 minutes. I was able to get that final top trim piece reinstalled in the first try. Your video was very helpful.

once again, another great hack! Took about 45 minutes and works great. actually just as easy as your door hack. Thanks, looking forward to see what next.

Hey, Thank you so much for your Ridgeline videos, they have been quite helpful. I have changed out the back door checkers on my 2019 Ridgeline with the help of your video, and I added the locking tailgate handle about a year ago. I finally got around to pulling out the lock cylinder and having it re-keyed to the factory key today. For $20.00 at a local locksmith, it was well worth it. Again, good job on your videos, keep up the good work!

Another hearty THANK YOU for a great video! Very easy to follow along and understand. I was at a Metro Nashville stealership today getting my Ridgeline serviced and asked how much to have the lock installed. They quoted labor of $130. Figuring they saw me as a piece of candy on a stick, I decided I would give it the old college try. Thankfully I had all of the tools necessary and this only took about 45 minutes (including reattaching the top cap) with no wrong turns.

Ok it was an easy step by step install. i did it in under 45 min. The hardest thing was getting the bolts loose and reattaching the top of the tail gate. But both were easy with your instructions. Thanks so much for a great DIY video.

I have been searching for this solution for a year! Thanks for the great video. It is amazing how little the dealerships know about the Ridgeline. I understand it is a specialty vehicle for them but still...

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Yea I was on the phone with the parts guy for like 30 mins before he found the right parts. Kind of surprising.

Just did this and followed your video step by step. Thank you for doing this!

Great video. Without it I would not have known to tap the top piece sideways.

Great instructional video! I got my Tailgate Kit and Handle for my 2019 Ridgeline Sport and installed it without any problems. Very straight forward. Thank you!!!! Gary G.

Thank you for posting this! Very clear. Took me less than 45 mins. Trickiest part is restarting the bolts holding in the handle, needlenose pliers help. Also put all the white plastic clips right back into the tailgate rim cap right after you take it off, paying attention to their orientation. It went right back on, first try for me. Putting the clips back in was the most time-consuming part of the process.

excellent video, clear and concise! I have a 2017 Ridgeline. The Dealer could not even tell me if the kit would work because apparently the parts computer did not list it for the 2017. The dealer wanted $220+ to install and charged me about $120 for the kit (both parts) . I decided to try to install it myself after watching this video because nothing seemed outside of my limited ability. To my joy and surprise everything worked and looked exactly like the video described. The only slight difference was that my screws on the big panel were a Torx 40 instead of a 30. Pretty minor. Thanks again!

Just wanted to say THANKS, just followed your instructions and had no problems. 👍🏼

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it.

Great video brother! Again I appreciate the time you take making these and helping the Ridgeline community!

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Np! Just doing my part.

Thanks! You made adding the tailgate lock very easy.

Thank you so much for the video. Just did this to my 19 ridgeline and it was perfect to follow

Thanks to you, I changed out the rear door situation. I can now put larger things inside the cab. I will be doing the tailgate as soon as I get the parts...again, Thanks

Great instruction vid! Appreciate all these great DIY how-to's - the Ridgeline is a great truck.

I just ordered the tailgate handle (in my truck’s color) and the lock kit. I will let you know how the installation goes but your video makes it look pretty easy. Thanks!

Excellent video. Just did this upgrade on my 2019 in about 45 minutes. A good part of that was looking for a T30 bit... 🙄

Excellent video. I just did the same install on my 2018 and this video made it simple. Thanks for posting!

Your two videos are great! thanks for the info and simple yet great factory upgrades!

Drivers Only, Thanks for another great video. However, you’re costing me $$$ LOL. Today I installed the Checkers for the rear doors huge difference, Thanks. Will save a few bucks and order the tailgate lock kit.

I have an Honda Ridgeline 2019 and it’s works for me perfectly. Thanks for the video!!

Thanks for the video! Just finished with the install on my 2018 Ridgeline. Went great! My Honda dealer would not recommend doing this as the part numbers are listed for a 2019. I purchase from College Hills Honda on line cost $91.

Great job! I like the way you explained the process. It's easy to understand even I am a second-language speaker, Thanks,

I would give this video 4 of 5 stars. More detail on the clips of the tailgate cap are what knock off one star. My main reason for this review is the lock cylinder. I haven't done this yet, but spoke to a locksmith and for $45 he can rekey it to match doorlock cylinder. I'm in El Paso so that price is probably double in other metropolitan areas. I LOVE this bordertown!!

Great demo will hopefully get around to this and the backdoors in the near future !

LOL!! Just got my kit a day or two ago & pulled out the EIGHT PAGE manual (that you highlight in the video), which tells you: To unlock - insert key and turn 90 degrees CCW. To lock - insert key and turn 90 degrees CW. :-D And now I'm here, where you'll actually show me how to install it.

Great instructions thanks. Took me about an hour. The backup camera screws didn't want to go in the new handle for me and the tabs on the tailgate top were a bit of a pain in the neck but everything else was cake

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Yes those tabs are the worst but glad to see you made it.

The installation was a breeze after watching your video. The purple connector included w/ the kit is used on the cable that releases the tailgate to open like a car door. The handle down by the bumper. The new purple connector is beefier or more heavy-duty like the ones you'll be installing. Probably easier to go ahead and install it while the tailgate is disassembled rather than having to go back and replace it later. Thanks again for the video. Installation was easy.

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help!

The purple clip that you didn't use was supposed to replace the purple clip in the mechanism. The new clip is larger and more robust. Not sure if Honda had issues during testing that were resolved with this part. Did door checkers and tailgate lock this is past weekend. Thanks for the videos!

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I kept it so we'll see how it is without it.

@tomsdreamshopworx

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bahamut69 It replaces the one on the cable that comes in from the right.

Just looking at this now.. my 2023 Ridgeline does auto lock with keyfob. It didn't at first because you need to "activate" the electronic locking feature in the touch screen settings. works like a charm.

Thank you so much for explaining this process! the kit doesn't tell you squat.

Did mine tonight and works well.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

That was fast! :)

Thanks for the video it really helped since the directions were not that great. I ordered the parts from my dealership and the total was $117.70 after tax and they had free next day shipping to the dealership. I have a 2019 RTL-E in Modern Steel Metallic. If it helps anyone the part number for the handle in that color is 08Z07-T6Z-140E.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Excellent tip and instruction.

your excellent with the presentation, thank-you from us "so-so" mechanics.

Great job, glad found your channel. Awesome!

I just installed mine as well. I love it! I’ve seen the pop and lock that are electronic. I asked my Honda tech about it and he said not to install the electronic version. They had a guy come in with the e-version and they fault like hell to get it open because the electronic actuator broke. It was total nightmare and took a week to get it to open. Not for me. I’m going with a manual one. Found out 2020 Ridgeline has the electronic locking tailgate now that works with the key fob. Honda also knew because of the failures of electronic devices like pop and lock they have a backup where you can unlock this secured door underneath the tailgate with your OEM key in the fob and pull this steel cable to unlock the tailgate if the actuator fails.

@donaldwilson2620

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that I'm not the only person that had seen problems with the Pop and Lock power tailgate lock. I had a customer with a 2018 Ridgeline with that system installed and it started to have problems staying locked. I thought that it may have been incorrect installation, but it turned out to be the actuator itself, which is the same problem that the guy you mentioned had. The customer decided to go with the factory lock instead and despite not being power actuated, she likes the factory one way better. I'm also glad the 2020 Ridgeline finally has a standard power lock for the tailgate as well because I actually like the Ridgeline and I'm considering buying for myself.

Excellent video and instructions. Thank you sir!

Thanks for the video. Easy to follow instructions

Awesome vid! Well done. 👍🏼

Installed the pop-n-lock PL8600 "power lock". Works with power locks and key fob.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

How long did it take? And let me know how it lasts!

Thanks for the help. Great video.

Great and very useful video, thanks.

this had to be the most underrated vehicle

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Great all around truck / daily driver.

@Maxi_Shubert

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly

awesome! thanks for your great videos!

Very professional video; both audio and video well defined. Perhaps you can do a video on types of Ridgeline bed covers available with pros and cons?

The aftermarket does make one both power and manual. You don't have to run the wires all the way to the front anymore. You can just run it to the back door behind the driver and splice it into the wires there.

Great info; thanks for the vid!

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you, I just did it.

Good video 😊

the purple clip is for the lock cable, the smaller clip that is fitted could break, thats why honda included it in the lock upgrade kit.

Nice detailed video. May come in handy when I get my "new to me" 2018 RTL-T in a couple days.

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Nice congrats

Very nice thank you

Excellent

Nice!

Awesome video! It was super helpful. I ran into an issue installing the new heavier weight purple clip. Anyone by chance know the part number for that?

Great video!!! I will be doing this to my ridgeline. Can I ask what rims and tires you are running? They look sick!

Hey man - love the videos! I just bought a '19 Sport - what tonneau cover did you end up getting for yours?

Awesome, thank you. Just installed my Paragon tunneau, and it makes no sense not to have a lock with a locked tonneau

Drivers Only, which tires and rims did you put on your Ridgeline? It looks good. Thanks for the video!

Just wondering.. but can't you just get another lock cylinder from honda (or lock smith) so all the keys will match? Might be more expensive but that's just a thought.

I took the locking cylinder to a locksmith shop and they rekeyed it so the key stored in the fob works. It depends on your shop but mine charged me $60

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

will this work for the first gen ridgelines if not does honda make one that does?

Where can I find left passenger door handle end cap replacement?

So it won’t work with the remote? Just the 🔑? Thanks

Does anyone know if this lock kit is compatible with all Ridgelines? I have the 2013 RTL model

What are the part numbers for the door lock and locking mechanism for a 2017 Ridgeline in white diamond pearl?

So the tailgate doesn’t lock automatically when you leave the car or with the key fob ? Or is it cause your use to just having a lock at the tailgate ?

Thanks for making these Videos. I just had the 1 1/2” truxx front lift kit put on my 2019 RTL-E. The new door checkers are here and I think I’m going to do that one myself. Now I want the tailgate lock too. I’ve got the hard folding cover and it was pricey. I never thought about someone stealing the actual cover until I read a comment here. I’m eyeballing some new more aggressive tires but I want to stick with the stock rims. Any advice on how big I can go without rubbing? 265/60/18?

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

You can't really go much bigger than stock without rubbing, the wheel wells just aren't made to accommodate bigger tires. Best thing you can do is to get some aggressive looking AT tires, makes a big difference.

What type of wheels and tires you got there?

Just have my new 2019 ridgeline. I notice that did not come with wheels locking lug nuts. Would be good idea to do a video with the best locking nuts for this truck.

@herrp8765

4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Sport AWD 2019. No locking lug nuts. Ugh. Didn't see that one coming either, just like the missing tailgate lock.

Does this lock work on the 2021 Ridgeline

If I understand the system I think I prefer this non power lock method. If someone were to break into the car couldn't they just use the lock button on the door and gain access? This method they could not?

Thanks for the video. Great stuff. Did you investigate getting the cylinder rekeyed to match your fob?

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Haven't thought about it...not sure if its something easily done.

what about the 1st gen Ridgeline? Are the parts the same or is there another OEM kit for the 1st gen?

Does this work for a 2007 Honda ridgline?

Is your Ridgeline the "Black Edition"? What tire and rim combo are you running? Thanks for posting this great video! Appreciate your time and effort.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Sport edition.

Curious if this kit exists for first gen ridgeline. That's keeping me from getting a secure bed cover, why have a secure tough cover in the tailgate opens?

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

There might be, call up Honda and ask. I'm 100% positive there is probably some aftermarket one too.

Can this lock work on 2006 ridgeline

Does it fit 07

So weird it doesn’t lock. I used to have a 2006 when then they first came out & if remembered correctly the tailgate used to lock & unlock with the fob & door lock button. Wonder if I’m accurate if this oversight it’s these late models. Great vids buddy.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Honda cut some corners with the new ridgeline and this is one of them. The truck locks but not the tailgate.

gonna need to do it ... 1 question is it on all HONDA RIDGELINE 2019 !!? ( RTL .. RTL - E !?? ) LET ME KNOW .. THX ! )

Awesome video!! Do you know if it's possible to have the tailgate lock cylinder re-keyed to unlock with the Ridgeline key in the key fob?

@coryhamilton8636

2 жыл бұрын

Never mind. one of your viewers comments answered the question for me. Thanks again!

You added 1-1/2 lift kit on your Ridgeline did you do it yourself id so do you have a video on it. Could you provide part number for it. Thanks for all your video it's a real charm to make the modifications after having watched them.

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Yes with some help and it was very difficult to do. I would suggest getting a shop to do it. Took 4 hrs each side. You can find them on Amazon.

@martinboudreau467

5 жыл бұрын

@@DriversOnly great make and model would be great. Thanks again.

Hello, we had ours done at the dealership. It has been very hard to get the tailgate to open. 9 out of 10 times you have to yank the handle upwards with a hard tug. The dealership has had two attempts to fix the problem. Any tips? Other than go to a new dealership or do it myself??

@DriversOnly

5 жыл бұрын

Something must be wrong, I never have to do that with mine. Opens just like how it was before. I would have them redo.

My dealership is showing the part only come up for 2019 models. I know your description says 2017 - 2020, but I've got a 2017 so wanted to double check what you're basing that on? Thanks!

@kamhyde40

4 жыл бұрын

His truck is a 2018 so they must exist for that year plus have there been any significant changes between 17, 18 and 19 in bed handle? I have 2017.

@patrickmckeegan5345

3 жыл бұрын

Worked on my 2017 RTL-E

I had a tailgate lock included when I bought my Ridgeline. What I think is funny is your video is pretty cut and dry on how to do it. My dealership its kicking their butts on installing it. Today is try #4 for them to do it. I showed the service department manager this video and I might as well been showing her a video in some strange language

@DriversOnly

4 жыл бұрын

I dont see why they should give a fuss about it. The parts are straight from Honda and not aftermarket. It would take them no more than a hour start to finish. You might want to just try yourself.